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Photo courtesy of Rutherford County.
Murfreesboro librarian sues Rutherford County Library System for alleged discrimination and censorship
Logan Bowman, Co-features editor • October 1, 2026
It’s been six months since Luanne James was terminated from her position as the Executive Board Director for the Rutherford County Library System. Now, she’s suing. 
Photo courtesy of Nashville Frist Art Museum.
Nashville Frist Museum announces free membership tier for undergrad students
Bridget Cullen, Reporter
MTSU bridge on Nov. 5, 2025.
Students across the country will face federal student loan cuts in 2027
Isabelle Puente, Contributing writer
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MTSU bridge on Nov. 5, 2025.

Students across the country will face federal student loan cuts in 2027

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The monolith statues at Middle Tennessee State University's Greek Row display the symbols of Greek Life organizations on campus. (Photo by Matthew Giffin)

MTSU Greek Life sees increase in fall student engagement numbers

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Laura Sosh-Lightsy holds a copy of the lawsuit against MTSU President Sidney A. McPhee and Dean of Students, Danny Kelley for their roles in Sosh-Lightsy's termination in September 2025.

Laura Sosh-Lightsy discusses life, her lawsuit and recovery

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An photograph of Stella Lefty posing at the Grand Ole Opry. (stellalefty/Instagram)

Stella Lefty's plagiarism controversy, explained

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Korn Ferry representative Josh Ward (left), board of trustees chair Stephen Smith (middle) and trustee vice chair Christine Karbowiak Vanek (right) during the afternoon student listening session in the Student Union Parliamentary Room, Sept. 24.

Everything students should know from the MTSU presidential search listening sessions

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MTSU Forrest Hall holds the Army ROTC at MTSU, on March 4, 2026.
MTSU SGA prepares for next steps of Forrest Hall renaming advocacy
DeAsia Powell, Reporter • May 6, 2026
Here's how SGA is fighting for the renaming of MTSU's Forrest Hall.
Steered Straight Too Furniture & Thrift in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, on March 11, 2026.
The art to thrifting: How to find the perfect piece
Tucker Young and DeAsia Powell • May 4, 2026
MTSU students discuss the art of thrifting as a replacement for fast fashion.
Sports
The view from behind home plate at Toyota Field in Madison, Alabama.
MTSU baseball gets set to play at the home of the Rocket City Trash Pandas
Rylee O'Toole, Reporter • October 1, 2026
The Blue Raiders start their fall ball schedule against the University of North Alabama at Toyota Field
MTSU wide receiver Cam’ron Lacy celebrates after a second quarter touchdown against Jax State at AmFirst Stadium on Sept. 26, 2026.
How much is Kansas paying MTSU for Saturday’s football game?
Brett Walker, Editor in chief • September 30, 2026
MTSU head coach Derek Mason holds the game ball following a 31-17 win against Sam Houston, at Floyd Stadium on Nov. 22, 2025
MTSU’s Derek Mason sounds off on Conference USA officiating after loss to Jax State
Brett Walker, Editor in chief • September 28, 2026
Hailey Phillips (5) advances the ball up field against Evansville at Dean A. Hayes Track and Soccer Stadium on Sept. 10, 2026.
MTSU soccer picks up first Conference USA win over Jax State
Kyler Anthony, Contributing writer • September 28, 2026
Photos
MTSU players stare at the flying ball against Jax State at AmFirst Stadium on Sept. 26, 2026.
Photo Gallery: MTSU football loses to Jax State
Jesse Ammons, Multimedia editor • September 28, 2026
The best photos from the Blue Raiders game against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks.
JJ Landers(7) scores against McKendree University at Ford Ice Center on Sept. 26, 2026.
Photo Gallery: MTSU club hockey faces off against McKendree University in back to back games
Joey Aleksey, Staff photographer • September 28, 2026
The best photos from MTSU hockey's two games against McKendree University on Sept. 25th, 2026 and Sept. 26th, 2026.
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